Embassy of the Czech Republic
936 Pretorius Street, Arcadia – P.O. box 13671, Hatfield 0028
Tel: + 27 12 431 2380 Fax: + 27 12 430 2033
Email: pretoria@embassy.mzv.cz
SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS:
ALL VISA APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS IN PERSON
AS OF 1 SEPTEMBER 2008 SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS WITH A
RESIDENCE OUTSIDE GAUTENG PROVINCE CAN APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN
VISA VIA ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES, appointed by the Embassy:
VISAS International: www.visasinternational.co.za
The Visa Shop: visashop@worldspan.co.za, tel.: 011 341 0837
For groups over 7 persons special arrangement and appointment has to be made in
advance.
Office hours: Mon-Thu 9.00-12.00
REQUIREMENTS
ALL DOCUMENTS HAVE TO BE PRODUCED IN ORIGINAL. ONLY APPLICATIONS
WITH THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED:
● Each applicant has to present with his document filled in checklist.
● Original application form for Schengen visa (A4) ( www.mzv.cz/visaform) filled in
completely and legibly and signed by the applicant (or the legal guardian for children).
● Passport valid for 90 days after the applicant´s last day of stay in Schengen territory,
with a blank visa page for the visa sticker. Temporary passports might be accepted
and must be accompanied by a certified copy of ID or a cert. copy of birth certificate
for children under 16.
● Copy of the passport (only the data page with the photograph and the signature).
● One recent passport sized photograph (3,5 x 4,5 cm) in colour to be glued, do not
staple.
● Proof of financial funds for the stay at the territory of Schengen states, e.g.:
- tax receipt of foreign exchange purchased bearing applicant´s name,
- traveller´s cheques,
- for credit cards, bank letter stating amount of funds available.
- cash will not be accepted as proof of foreign exchange.
● Round trip air-ticket and itinerary + copy with dates and flight numbers specifying
entry and exit of the territory from Schengen states. If more than one entry is required,
a reason must be provided.
● Proof of valid Travel-health-accident Insurancefor the entire duration of your stay in
the Schengen territory- letter from insurance company covering medical expences,
including emergency hospital treatment and repatriation (transportation) to the home
country/country of residence, mentioning name of the person, policy number, period of
cover and medical coverage of the Rand equivalent of 30.000 Euro (30 thousands).
● Proof of accommodation in all Schengen countries visited during the trip.
● Visa of the final/main country (longest stay) of the journey must be obtained (if
needed) before applying for a Schengen visa.
● Certified parental consent from both parents is required for children under 18
traveling alone. If the child travels with only one parent, the other parent must produce
notarised (certified) consent. Pupils and students - original letter from school, college
or university.
● Official Invitation from person to be visited, if applicable, certified by the Foreign
Police in the Czech Republic.
● For business an official business letter from a company in the Czech Republic ev.
other Schengen countries and from employer stating purpose of visit must be
presented.
● The visa fee must be paid before the application is submitted at the Embassy by
bank transfer to the Embassy account: ABSA Bank. Embassy of the Czech Republic.
Account number 9193700087, Brooklyn Branch (632005). Reference : Applicants
surnmane followed by a space and initials.
Visa application must be submitted at the SAME MONTH when the visa fee has been
paid!
Please note that the visa fee changes every month according to the exchange rate
determined by the Embassy!
Visas will be issued free of charge for Children under age of 6,
School pupils, students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the
purpose of study or educational training - will be assessed by the Embassy
Researchers travelling for the purposes of carrying out scientific research
Spouses of EU/EEA citizens and their children, under age 21. Copies of spouses´
EU/EEA passport, Full Marriage/Full Birth certificates etc. must be submitted with
application as proof of relationship with EU/EEA spouse/parent
The Embassy does not accept cash!
Proof of payment must be submitted together with the visa application.
In case of the money transfer from the foreign bank all the bank charges must be paid
by the depositor, otherwise the application cannot be accepted.
PROCESSING TIME is usually two calendar weeks (according to the Czech law the
Embassy is entitled to use 30 days to process a visa). A personal interview with the
applicant may be requested at any time. If application for a visa is rejected no
explanation will be provided. The decision is final and irrevocable.
The Embassy cannot guarantee the issuance of any visa.
The Embassy is not responsible for information given by travel agencies or guide
books.
Czech Embassy recommends to apply for a visa 3 or more weeks before the date of
departure!!!